Stories by Jon McGettigan

It’s critical for businesses to support integrated and ongoing security awareness training that continues to educate end users on how to identify and combat cyber threats, as well as best practices for staying cyber-savvy.

Jon McGettigan, Fortinet ANZ Regional Director, explains why a broad, integrated and automated security fabric is the most effective strategy to protect users, apps and data in a hyperscaling environment.

Becoming a cyber-secure organisation in the face of an evolving threat landscape requires a strategic, business-focused approach to security as opposed to a tactical approach in which security is addressed simply by implementing new tools.

More than ever, businesses need to ensure that all their workers have the right skills and training to protect the business from cybercrime.  

While working from home may seem like an easy solution for workers, the reality can be quite challenging for IT teams.

The only practical solution to secure disparate, dispersed and decentralised network services is with consistent security services featuring a common operating system, Fortinet says.

Multi-cloud environments are the new normal and securing them in a unified manner can be problematic – but not with Fortinet’s comprehensive multi-cloud-based Security Fabric.

Secure SD-WAN helps reduce risk and complexity by extending consistent security across the distributed network.

The most effective method to ensure optimal network functionality is to employ consistent security.

The capability for service providers to up their security game is in place right now and New Zealand telcos and ISPs don’t need to stop at personal protection.

Digital transformation is changing the way we engage with our staff and customers and the way we create and deliver value.

"New data compliance rules offer an opportunity for businesses to re-evaluate their processes and improve data management and customer loyalty."

Cryptojacking is the latest step in the evolution of malware monetisation methods.

Fortinet takes a look at what business priorities should be in the wake of the Notifiable Data Breach Laws coming into effect.

Immature governance, risk and compliance investments by majority of Aussie organisations are inadequate to support NDB requirements.

They house the sensitive information that hackers specifically seek, are running a wide variety of unprotected endpoints, and have limited resources.

Don’t forget to scan your backups for vulnerabilities. It would be pointless transferring all your data onto a device that is always compromised.

It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.

M&A activity can offer CFOs a unique opportunity to ramp up cybersecurity levels with greater investment and integration.